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Originally Posted by Robh
Thus, mathematics is not discoverable as one would discover a physical law or property of nature. To discover mathematics, one need only conceptualize and make mental and logical connections. Nature itself is irrelevant to this invention process.
Regards, Rob.
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Rob, you put this very precisely. It is my view also. Wrong assumptions may result in mathematically consistent model, which is not necessarily applicable to nature.
There are many mathematical concepts that are TOTALLY un-related to reality, but are beautiful from pure mathematical point of view and 100% consistent within themselves. But they are not "real".
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Originally Posted by Robh
Perhaps, consciousness is a gift reflecting the mind of a Supreme Being.
Regards, Rob.
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Perhaps, the consciousness is just a by-product of chaotic evolution of central nervous system - the vast over-kill from the point of view of functionality required for a living thing to survive, but necessary to have all this so that this minimal but essential functionality is there.
I do not subscribe for too important role of our minds in our existence.. it is just there and lets enjoy it's presence - this way it is becoming even more valuable than just un-avoidable consequence of some speculative "higher" reality.